VP of Employee Experience and Talent Management

VP of Employee Experience and Talent Management (HYBRID)

Relay Resources – Portland, OR

Motus Recruiting and Staffing is proud to partner with Relay Resources in its search for a VP of Employee Experience and Talent Management.

Disabled people / people with disabilities and neurodivergent people are strongly encouraged to apply.

OVERVIEW OF THE VP OF EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE AND TALENT MANAGEMENT

Motus Recruiting and Staffing is proud to partner with Relay Resources in the search for a
VP of Employee Experience and Talent Management to play a pivotal role among the Relay Resources' executive leadership team. This role is responsible for shaping and executing a disability-centric talent strategy that supports the success, growth, and well-being of all employees.

This role provides integrated leadership across four core functions: Talent Strategy and Performance Management (HRBPs), Recruiting and Onboarding, Workforce Training and Professional Development, and the Employee Service Center. The VP ensures these teams work in partnership to deliver equitable, high-impact employee experiences aligned with Relay's mission of transforming workplaces and communities through disability inclusion.

Job Location:
Portland, OR. (HYBRID)

DIRECT HIRE

Salary: $150k – 170k, DOE

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Talent Strategy and Performance Management (HR Business Partners)

• Lead a team of HR Business Partners who support business units in strategic workforce planning, organizational design, talent strategy, and performance management using a strength-based approach.
• Serve as a consultative partner to senior leaders, aligning talent initiatives with business goals while maintaining a disability-inclusive and trauma-informed approach.
• Ensure HR practices reflect Relay's commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and equitable opportunity for disabled and nondisabled employees.
• Lead the design and implementation of Relay's performance management systems, ensuring clarity, accountability, and equity.
• Develop processes that support continuous feedback, coaching using the CliftonStrengths approach, and professional development.
• Partner with leaders to ensure performance practices reinforce a culture of respect, inclusion, and employee success.

Recruiting & Onboarding

• Lead the full-cycle recruitment and onboarding function, ensuring processes that are accessible, inclusive, and aligned with Relay's disability-centric hiring practices.
• Develop talent pipelines through community partnerships and management of recruiting agencies that support a diverse workforce and meet the unique operational needs of the organization.
• Implement scalable onboarding strategies that improve employee engagement and retention.

Workforce Training & Professional Development

• Direct the design and delivery of job training, skill development, leadership development, and ongoing learning programs.
• Ensure training programs incorporate disability-centric methodologies and promote upward mobility for disabled employees.
• Build a comprehensive learning framework that supports career growth and builds organizational capability based on the unique needs of the employee population segments.

Employee Service Center

• Direct the Service Center, Relay's centralized, one-stop resource for employees and managers.
• Partner with the People Operations (compensation, benefits, HRIS, payroll, and employee relations) and Disability Inclusion teams (accessibility and inclusion team, resource navigators) to deliver world-class, disability-centric employee concierge services.
• Ensure high-quality, timely, and accurate responses to all HR-related inquiries, including benefits, policies, payroll coordination, and employee guidance.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance accessibility, responsiveness, employee engagement, and employee satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as a champion for Relay's disability-centric culture and embed this approach across all talent practices and employee services.
• Partner closely with the executive team members to design long-term talent strategies that support organizational growth and employee success.
• Manage department budgets, staffing, and operational priorities across all four functions.
• Use data-driven insights to inform talent strategies and improve the employee experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including leadership and management of multiple HR functions.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources or an applicable field; MBA or MS in Special Education or Adult Learning, or related advanced degree preferred.
• Human Resources professional certification strongly desired.
• Clifton Strengths certification strongly desired.
• Strong customer service experience desired.
• Experience working within disability-inclusive, mission-driven, or social enterprise environments strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence executive stakeholders, and drive organizational change.
• Deep knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, talent development, and inclusive workforce strategies.
• Strong commitment to accessibility, equity, and creating a supportive environment for disabled employees.

ABOUT RELAY RESOURCES

Our mission is to cultivate meaningful work for people with disabilities. Relay Resources is committed to doing things differently in order to make a difference. We don't just place people in jobs, we partner with our customers to identify business needs and create customized solutions. We engage with a community of willing and able workers who have faced challenges to steady employment and help them to lead more fulfilling and independent lives through training, jobs, and housing.

Relay Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture
and believes each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to adjust the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Disabled people / people with disabilities and neurodivergent people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Relay Core Competencies

Focus on Strengths

Prioritize Informed Action

Communicate Clearly

Champion Disability Inclusion

Build Supportive Relationships

Because success isn't just about putting people to work.

It's about all of us. Working. Together.

About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc.

Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who recognize the importance of representation and actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about whom they hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status
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